# Avoiding Sensor Adhesive Irritation

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/avoiding-sensor-adhesive-irritation/1085>\
**Category:** C/GM\
**Tags:** cgm, dexcom, tip\
**Created:** [May 28, 2017, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/avoiding-sensor-adhesive-irritation/1085 "2017-05-28T23:14:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![Randy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/randy/32/5435_2.png) [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/avoiding-sensor-adhesive-irritation/1085/12 "2021-02-21T21:08:03Z")

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I use 3m Nexcare waterproof hydrocolloid pads in the XL size (2 31/32 x 3 30/32" - 75x100mm) They have adhesive over the entire surface. I cut a hole in the center with a 1/8" belt hole punch for the inserter needle. We have another thread on this now: [Rash under Dexcom G6 sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rash-under-dexcom-g6-sensor/10267)

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